Signification
Asking for transit directions.
Contexte culturel
Dutch stations are often the tallest or most prominent buildings in smaller towns, making them excellent navigation points. In Flanders, the phrase is identical, but the accent will be softer. Belgians might also use 'de statie' in very informal, local dialects. While Dutch is spoken in Suriname, there are no active passenger trains, so this phrase is rarely used in a local context there. Expats often use 'het station' as a generic term even when speaking English in the Netherlands, e.g., 'I'll meet you at the station.'
Always use Pardon
Starting with 'Pardon' makes you sound much more like a local and less like a demanding tourist.
Het, not De
Even though 'de' is more common, 'station' is always 'het'. Using 'de' is a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
Signification
Asking for transit directions.
Always use Pardon
Starting with 'Pardon' makes you sound much more like a local and less like a demanding tourist.
Het, not De
Even though 'de' is more common, 'station' is always 'het'. Using 'de' is a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct definite article.
Waar is ___ station?
'Station' is a neuter noun in Dutch.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger for the station?
Choose the best option:
Adding 'Pardon' and using the correct word order is best.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Pardon, waar is het station? B: Het station is ___ (there).
'Daar' means 'there', indicating a location away from the speaker.
Match the Dutch word to its English meaning.
Match them up:
These are direct translations.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Dutch Transport Hubs
Train
- • Het Station
- • Het Perron
- • Het Spoor
Bus/Tram
- • De Halte
- • De Lijn
- • De Stop
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesWaar is ___ station?
'Station' is a neuter noun in Dutch.
Choose the best option:
Adding 'Pardon' and using the correct word order is best.
A: Pardon, waar is het station? B: Het station is ___ (there).
'Daar' means 'there', indicating a location away from the speaker.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are direct translations.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, but 'station' is more common and natural for locals.
It is always 'het station'.
Expressions liées
Het centraal station
specialized formThe central station
De bushalte
contrastThe bus stop
Het perron
builds onThe platform
De trein
similarThe train
